However, a small number of 1943 pennies were mistakenly struck in copper, making them exceptionally rare. Among these, the 1943-S Wheat Penny, minted in San Francisco, is one of the most sought ...

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If you find a penny, pick it up as it could bring you a lifetime of luck. These special pennies aren’t magnetic like other one cent coins, but if you are lucky enough to have one of about 40 ...

Find Out: These 11 Rare Coins Sold for Over $1 Million Discover Next: 5 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money An example is the 1943 copper Lincoln penny, which was ...

However, a few were mistakenly made of bronze, and these are extremely rare and valuable. Made of 95% copper and 5% tin ... If you have any 1943 wheat pennies, it’s worth taking them to a ...

Made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc alloy ... resulting in extremely rare and valuable 1943-S bronze pennies. In 2016, one of these pennies sold at auction for $282,000. Older coins tend ...